Songs About Whales: In Honor of Timmy – These Are the Best Whale Songs
This article from taz.de, published on July 22, 2026, is an opinion piece honoring Timmy, a whale from Timmendorfer Strand (Timmendorfer Beach) that died. The author, Raoul Spada, humorously notes that Timmy is not the dead whale found off the Danish island of Anholt, as claimed by veterinarian Kirsten Tönnies with dubious DNA evidence. In Timmy's honor, the article compiles a list of the best whale songs for a hypothetical sea burial. The top picks include 'Save the Whales' by Gustav (2004), a revolutionary chanson by Austrian musician Eva Jantschitsch that reflects on life and humanity, and 'Songs of the Humpback Whale' by Dr. Roger Payne and Katy Payne (1970), a landmark album that popularized whale sounds and sparked environmental activism. The piece blends tribute, cultural commentary, and environmental reflection.
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